Key Points 🏆 The upgraded Tesla Model 3, known as Project Highland, has been named the best car to purchase in Norway by Motor.no. 🚗 The original Model 3 had weaknesses in interior quality, cabin noise, and varied ownership experiences, which the Model 3 Highland successfully addressed. 🌟 The Model 3 Highland boasts a more…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is reportedly moving forward with plans to introduce its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite in China, according to a local report. 🇨🇳 Observations from Tesla watchers and an owner’s manual update on Tesla China’s website hint at FSD Beta’s potential entry into the Chinese market. 🌐 Chinese government departments have indicated that…
Key Points 🏞️ Nuevo León’s Governor, Samuel García Sepúlveda, is using Tesla prominently in his “electromobility” presidential campaign for the upcoming election. 🚗 García Sepúlveda emphasizes renewable energy as a central theme of his campaign, showcasing Tesla as a key player in promoting electromobility. 🌐 The governor’s pre-campaign involves traveling to nearby cities in a…
Key Points 📈 The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has significantly boosted elective vehicle (EV) manufacturing investments in the United States. 🇺🇸 As of November 17, 2023, $173 billion has been invested in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing in the US, generating 212,000 jobs. 💰 47% of EV manufacturing investments occurred after the IRA was passed…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla has open-sourced all design and engineering of the original Roadster, including Owner’s Manuals, Circuits, and Connectors. 📅 The announcement comes in late 2023, leading to speculation about the potential proximity of the next-gen Roadster’s production. 💡 The original Roadster, created in 2008, served as a fundraising effort for Tesla during challenging…
Key Points 🚗 The upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance, known as the Model 3 Highland, is set to debut in Australia in the first half of 2024. 🌐 Currently, two variants of the upgraded Model 3 are available in Australia: the base Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) version starting at AUD 61,900 and the Model 3…
Key Points 📈 Tesla Sweden’s vehicle deliveries increased by 55% YoY despite an ongoing strike. 🤝 Over 90% of Tesla’s service technicians in its workshops continued working during the strike. ⚙️ IF Metall, the union leading the strike, has taken measures to disrupt Tesla’s business, including preventing car deliveries and port blockades. 🌐 Despite these…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla won a lawsuit in China against a customer who claimed brake failure in her Model 3. 📅 The incident occurred in April 2021, leading to negative publicity for Tesla in China and worldwide. 🧐 An appraisal by a court-appointed agency found no fault in the Model 3’s braking system. 📜 The…
Key Points 🚗 Florida Judge Reid Scott rules there is “reasonable evidence” that Tesla and Elon Musk were aware of a defective Autopilot system in their vehicles. ⚖️ The ruling allows a lawsuit over a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash to proceed to trial, with the plaintiff claiming damages against Tesla for alleged intentional misconduct and…
Key Points 🚌 BYD secures a contract to include its battery-electric school buses, Achiever (Type A) and Dreamer (Type D), in the California Department of General Services (DGS) statewide electric school bus contract. 🔋 The BYD Achiever seats up to 30 passengers with a 141 kWh battery capacity, while the Dreamer accommodates up to 84…